Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects

Clear and complete explanations of how to select suitable materials and components and determine appropriate construction techniques make this book an essential, time-saving reference.

Comprehensive Reference

Designed to provide easy access to essential information, this book features:

• over 350 figures and tables
• more than 2,500 index entries
• applicable Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat numbers in section heads
• quick-reference boxed text containing supplementary information
• a chapter-by-chapter list of additional references

Topics Covered

• Acoustics
• Architectural Woodwork
• Audiovisual Spaces
• Barrier-Free Design
• Building Codes and Regulations
• Building Investigation
• Ceilings
• Decorative Metals
• Doors and Hardware
• Flooring Construction and Finishes
• Glazing
• Licensure
• Means of Egress
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems Coordination
• Partitions
• Security Systems
• Signage Systems
• Stair Design and Construction
• Structural Coordination
• Sustainable Design
• Wall Finishes

David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI, NCIDQ Certification No. 9425, owns Architectural Research Consulting, a firm offering information and management services to architects, interior designers, and the construction industry. Mr. Ballast?taught interior construction and other courses at Arapahoe Community College for over 20 years. A licensed architect in the state of Colorado, Mr. Ballast has written many books on design topics.